Fallisia siamense

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Fallisia siamense is a parasite in the family Garniidae.

Fallisia siamense
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Clade: Diaphoretickes
Clade: SAR
Clade: Alveolata
Phylum: Apicomplexa
Class: Aconoidasida
Order: Haemospororida
Family: Garniidae
Genus: Fallisia
Species:
F. siamense
Binomial name
Fallisia siamense
Telford, 1986

Description

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The parasite was first described by Telford in 1986.[1]

Geographical occurrence

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This species is found in Thailand.

Vectors

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Not known.

Clinical features and host pathology

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The only known host for this species is the flying lizard Draco maculatus.

References

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  1. ^ Telford Jr., Sam R. (1986). "Fallisia parasites (Haemosporidia: Plasmodiidae) from the flying lizard, Draco maculatus (Agamidae) in Thailand". Journal of Parasitology. 72 (5): 766–769. JSTOR 3281471. PMID 3100759.